Bushwalking on the Bundeena to Marley Beach

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Bundeena to Marley Beach

Time:	4 hrs 30 mins Walking time Includes the time for the return leg Please allow extra time to rest and to explore	0.1 km NE of Bundeena
Length:	12.6 km Walk Length As this is a return style walk, the 12.6 km includes the return leg of this walk (ie back to the start)	Royal National Park
Climb:	410 m
Style:	Return

Going from the small town of Bundeena, to one of the largest beaches in the Royal National Park, this walk has great views of the Coast as it heads south through the heath and along the rockshelf. The walk then descends to Marley Beach, which offers the opportunity to swim and explore the lagoon, before heading back to Bundeena. On a sunny day this track is a pure delight.

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Bundeena to Marley Beach
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Photo Gallery




	The gravel rd at the end of Beachcomber Rd




	Nearing Bundeena Lookout




	The views from Bundeena Lookout




	When the heath is particularly fragile walkways have been installed




	The track weaves its way through the heath




	The gully




	Expect to see at least one lizard along the track




	The track across the rockshelf




	The Marley Head Servicetrail




	Just north of Marley Beach




	The surf at Marley Beach




	The track down to Marley Beach

Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Bundeena to Marley Beach bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Bundeena to Marley Beach bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bundeena to Marley Beach bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Bundeena to Marley Beach bushwalking track

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
Drive to Bundeena Ferry Wharf
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Catch the ferry to Bundeena
Catch the ferry to Bundeena
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip to the end of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Bundeena	Alt = 3 m
Bundeena
Bundeena is a small township at the northern end of Royal National Park and the southern side of the entrance to Port Hacking. The town can be accessed by car or ferry. There are a few B&B's and other accommodation options and a number of cafes to choose from. Bundeena has a mixed atmosphere, partly a beach holiday community but also home to some permanent residents. There are two main beaches - Hordens Beach to the west and Jibbon Beach to the east. Both are nice beaches inside Port Hacking. More info

(0 km) Bundeena Ferry Wharf to End of Beachcomber Av Walk: Easy - road	Length = 1.55 km	Time = 30 mins
	Climb = 61 m	Descent = -21 m
From Bundeena Ferry, on Brighton St, this walk turns left into Loftus St, goes past Mary St and turns right into Bournemouth St. The walk turns left into Scarbourough St and takes the first right into Beachcomber Av. Beachcomber Av is followed south and gradually to the east until reaching the entry into the Royal National Park. This is marked by several large information signs.

(1.55 km) End of Beachcomber Av to Int of Beachcomber Rd Service Trail and Coast Walk Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 206 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = -2 m
From the end of Beachcomber Av, this walk heads around the locked gate, following the 'Coast Walk' sign along the wide management trail. After about 50m, the trail passes a track (on the left) and continues until coming to an intersection with a wider sandy trail (on the left, which leads to Jibbon Head). From the intersection, this walk follows the asphalt management trail heading towards the green signposts nearby, where it comes to the signposted intersection of the 'Coast Track'.

(1.76 km) Int of Beachcomber Rd Servicetrail and Coast Walk to Bundeena Lookout Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 689 m	Time = 12 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -27 m
From the intersection, the track follows the 'Coast Track' signpost along the wide, sandy bush track as it winds through the short, thick scrub for a while before arriving at the coast, where there are great views across the South Pacific Ocean.

Bundeena Lookout	Alt = 28 m
Bundeena Lookout
This unfenced, informal lookout is perched high on the cliffs, looking east over the South Pacific Ocean. The lookout is not signposted nor officially named, but provides great view south along the escarpment. Cliff edge may be unstable and fragile - keep a safe distance.

(2.45 km) Bundeena Lookout to Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 3.02 km	Time = 1 hr 3 mins
	Climb = 122 m	Descent = -114 m
From the lookout, this walk follows the bush track winding south along the coast line, keeping the ocean to the left as it winds in and out of scrub and across several rock surfaces. On a few occasions, the track will split into two and meet up again a short while later - just stick to the track closer to the coast. This walk follows the track markers until coming to a large gully, where it winds to the bottom via some steep rock steps. Once at the bottom, the track crosses the small stream at the wooden bridge and continues up the other side of the gully, climbing up the wooden steps and the hardened path to the top. From the top of the gully, the track continues along the path heading through the high heath for about 1.5km, until coming to an intersection with service trail. This intersection is marked by a signpost saying 'Coast Walk'.

(5.47 km) Int of Coast Track and Marley Head Servicetrail to East Marely Beach Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 447 m	Time = 8 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -32 m
From the signposted intersection, the track follows the coast, keeping the ocean to the left as it winds down the long hill to the end of Marley Beach, where it comes to a large green information sign.

(5.91 km) East Marely Beach to West Marley Beach Track: Moderate - beach	Length = 403 m	Time = 7 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -8 m
From the end of Marley Beach, this walk follows the coast along the beach until coming to the rock-shelf at the end. Marley Beach is very beautiful and, on a warm day, it would be a great spot to swim. On the rockshelf at the end of the beach, there are some shady spots to break from the walk. (At this, point there is also an intersection with a small bush track that heads up the hill and away from the beach.)

Big Marley Beach	Alt = 1 m
Big Marley Beach
Big Marley Beach, Royal National Park, is a yellow sand, crescent-shaped beach, approximately 400m in length. The beach has a large dune area, behind which Marley Lagoon is found. The lagoon is fed by Marley Creek and the surrounding catchment. The beach is not patrolled and there are no other facilities. The south-facing beach has a rockshelf at either end. For information on this beach's pollution levels, follow the 'more info' link. More info

Catch the ferry from Bundeena
Catch the ferry from Bundeena
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info Use these links to plan your Ferry (and train) trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
Drive from Bundeena Ferry Wharf
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill\|Chatswood\|Dural\|Epping\|Gosford\|Hornsby\|Katoomba\|Manly\|Parramatta\|Penrith\|Strathfield\|Sutherland\|Sydney\|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport Timetables

	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney	From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions

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Near by

A list of 7 walks that share part of their track with this one

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Bundeena to Jibbon Head Circuit	Royal National Park	Circuit	6.8 km	2 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena to Marley Head	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.9 km	3 hrs 20 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Bundeena Road to Marley	Royal National Park	Return	9.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Wattamolla to Big Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.3 km	4 hrs	3 / 6	7.0 km
Bundeena to Little Marley Beach	Royal National Park	Return	13.9 km	5 hrs	3 / 6	0.0 km
The Coast Track (Otford to Bundeena)	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	19.5 km
The Coast Track	Royal National Park	One way	27.3 km	2 Days	4 / 6	0.0 km

The next 10 closest walks

Walk Name	Park	Style	Length (km)	Time	Grade	km from the start of this walk
Jibbon Loop Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	5.1 km	1 hr 45 mins	3 / 6	0.0 km
Jibbon Head Engravings	Royal National Park	Return	2.6 km	45 mins	3 / 6	0.7 km
Cronulla to Botany Bay Discovery Centre	Botany Bay National Park	One way	13.2 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	3.0 km
Deer Pools	Royal National Park	Return	3.8 km	1 hr 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Marley Track	Royal National Park	Circuit	10.9 km	4 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	4.0 km
Mt Bass- Winifred Falls	Royal National Park	Return	6.7 km	2 hrs 30 mins	4 / 6	6.6 km
Mowlee Ridge to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	13.3 km	5 hrs	4 / 6	6.8 km
Wattamolla to Eagle Rock Lookout	Royal National Park	Return	7.4 km	3 hrs	3 / 6	7.0 km
Providential Point	Royal National Park	Return	1.6 km	45 mins	2 / 6	7.0 km
Wattamolla to Garie Beach	Royal National Park	One way	7.5 km	3 hrs 30 mins	3 / 6	7.0 km

Campsites in the park
Bonnie Vale camping ground
North Era camping ground
Uloola Falls camping ground

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Boots Great Outdoors	23 Koonya Cct, Caringbah	(02) 9542 8988	6.6 km
Paddy Pallin Adventure Equipment	587 Kingsway, Miranda	(02) 9525 6829	7.1 km
Caravan Accessories Pty Ltd	33 Rocky Point Rd , Kogarah	(02) 9588 3400	12.4 km
Carlton Canvas Co	337 Princes Hwy, Carlton	(02) 9587 0208	12 km
Engadine Disposal & Outdoor Centre Pty Ltd	1042 Old Princes Hwy, Engadine	(02) 9520 3367	12.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bundeena to Marley Beach.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bundeena to Marley Beach Click to re-center search
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	13 km (to the NNW)
3	VMG3	Mine commsite WESTCLIFF COLLIERY	34 km (to the WSW)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	39 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	40 km (to the NW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	52 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 53 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here